E3 2012: The Moga and Moga Pro, Android Phone and Tablet Controllers

We’ve seen Android controllers from a variety of different controller manufacturers, and PowerA wasn’t about to be left out. The Moga and Moga Pro are their Android solutions, both pair to Gingerbread Android phones and tablets and has considerable support from game developers.

The Moga Pro is very similar to their Fusion controller, with similar grips and a traditional console layout (minus the bumpers), while the Moga is a more casual controller meant to fit into pockets for gaming on the go.

Buttons on the Moga were a little close and mushy for our liking, but there’s no denying the value of the controller, which not only pairs with devices but holds them in place. Most importantly, they have some major players onboard, ranging from Atari to Gameloft, all of which should actually guarantee the controller stays useful – provided the app publishers continue to provide support.

The Moga and Moga Pro both have dual analog sticks, four face buttons, and left and right triggers – all of which should be preferable to swiping your screen for complicated maneuvers.

The spring-loaded gripper on the Mogas hold your phone in place, and can fold down to get out of your way – and doesn't look too shabby all folded up.

Beneath each handle on the Moga is a spot for a AAA battery. These should last an advertised 24 hours of gameplay.

There’s also a Moga app - the Moga Pivot App - which gathers all Moga-capable games into a single library – making the guessing of game a bit easier.

The Moga and Pro are currently without price, but we’re told it’ll be priced competitively. It should hit shelves in the second half of 2012.